PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
I am a passionate Educational Consultant and aim to help teachers and parents achieve their goals in empowering their young ones. Here are some of my academic and professional milestones. I'm so excited that you're here and I can't wait to grow with you!
ELA CONTENT SPECIALIST, CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES
Present
In my current role, I design, edit and review English Language Arts assessment items for digital and print products, specifically in the area of early literacy. I ensure that assessment items are aligned with state standards and that current research will result in providing the best instructional recommendations.
EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER AND TEACHER MENTOR, NYC
2013 - 2021
During my 8 years teaching at the NYC DOE, I designed and implemented differentiated instruction to meet the unique needs of all of my learners and ensure that all students had access to the curriculum. My students were mostly on the autism spectrum, had speech and language delays, ADHD, dyslexia and/or down syndrome. I created and implemented Individualized Education Plans, behavior intervention plans and differentiated assessments that held all students to high standards.
I also served as the new teachers' mentor and a cooperating teacher for student teachers from Columbia University. Here I discovered my passion for empowering educators and supporting them in empowering their students.
CHILDREN'S PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
During my time at the CDD, I truly discovered my passion for special education. I worked closely with autistic individuals from age 5 to 21 who lived in a residential program. I collaborated with service providers to ensure that all children were receiving adequate care and the services they needed including psychological, social and cognitive trainings.
2011 - 2013
TEACHER ASSISTANT & STUDENT TEACHER, VARIOUS LOCATIONS
I began exploring and pursuing the education field while completing my Bachelors Degree in Sociology and Multicultural Studies. During my time at Teachers College, Columbia University, I student taught in a variety of settings including self-contained, inclusive, co-teaching and general education classrooms.
2010-2013
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND AND CERTIFICATIONS
2017
NEW TEACHER MENTOR CERTIFICATION
NYC Department of Education
2016
COOPERATING TEACHER FOR STUDENT TEACHERS
NYC Department of Education
2013
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING CERTIFICATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION
New York State
2013
DUAL MASTERS DEGREE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION
Teachers College, Columbia University
2011
BACHELORS DEGREE IN SOCIOLOGY AND MULTICULTURAL STUDIES
State University of New York at Binghamton
2011
CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIES
Stony Brook University